ORA 07 Review

There's just so much to take in when you first approach the ORA 07.

Up front, the car comes with round head lights that visually link it to the ORA Good Cat we drove back in 2023, while its gently arching roofline and massive rear spoiler reminds one of the Ioniq 6.

But the rest of the 07 seems to have taken inspiration from more upmarket models. Walk over to the rear and you'll notice taillights that seem to have been lifted right from the C218 Mercedes-Benz CLS. And the colour scheme of its cabin isn't too far from the one we saw in this Bentley Flying Spur.

But are these design touches enough to make it the electric sedan of choice for the style conscious?

The 83.5kWh battery of the ORA 07 can be charged at up to 11kW at an alternating current charger, and at 88kW when you're at a direct current charger

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If you like what you see in the photos above, the good news is the ride and drive of the ORA 07 is equally impressive.

The variant of the 07 we are testing here gets a total power output of 150kW (201bhp) - it's not the 'Performance' variant available in other markets (local distributor Cycle and Carriage states it currently has no plans to bring other variants of this 07 here).

So, don't expect the enthralling acceleration you might have experienced in other performance-oriented electric models. But the good news is the ride here suits its more sensible ambitions.

The cabin of the ORA 07 looks and feels premium

It's a particularly pliant and settled setup, allowing the car to ride over road imperfections both large and small with minimal disruptions to passenger comfort.

And reinforcing its role as a comfortable commuter is the fact that its steering is light and easy to operate, weighing up only once you've applied more steering angle so you can still take on some turns at speed with confidence.

The centre console places your air-conditioning controls and drive mode selector within easy reach, but you'll have to dig deep into the infotainment system to adjust your regenerative braking level

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But settle into a gentle cruise and you'll find the rest of the car equally competent.

Three deep and shrouded displays make up the instrument cluster of the ORA 07, a far more aesthetically pleasing setup that sacrifices nothing when it comes to legibility compared to the slim and cluttered rectangular display that is commonplace in other Chinese vehicles.

Rear passengers will find the ORA 07 airy and spacious

And the cabin is more than just nice to look at, its mighty well thought-out as well. A central spine houses three rotary dials so you can make quick changes to your air-conditioning temperature or fan speed, as well as your selected drive mode. Passengers at the rear, meanwhile, will not be found wanting for leg room and material use here also feels utterly premium.

Having said this, the option to change the level of regenerative braking is hidden irritatingly deep within the infotainment system (you'll scroll past even trivial options such as the sound of the pedestrian acoustic warning before arriving here).

The ORA 07 should please those looking for a practical yet stylish sedan

Sleek Sedan

Our three days with the ORA 07 saw it posting an average energy economy of 6.4km/kWh, surpassing the car's official consumption rate of 6.2km/kWh. Pair this with the fact that the ORA 07 also comes with a sizeable 83.5kWh battery - close to the capacity offered by the most keenly priced variants of premium electric sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan or the Porsche Taycan - and you should have little trouble finding time for charging sessions in between its official 570km range.

And at $199,999, it marks itself out as quite the deal as well. It's priced between the Cat A and 279bhp 'RWD' variants of the Tesla Model 3 and neatly undercuts the $196,150 asking price of the Cat A variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 while offering a larger battery, although the Ioniq 6 is arguably more of a visual treat still (all prices as of 10 March 2025).

Forget about just winning the hearts of the style conscious, this ORA 07 looks all set to appeal even to those with practicality high on their list of priorities.

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